The Debutante Ball

Seven debut authors. Seven books. One big dance toward publication.

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Author: Karma Brown

Karma Brown is the author of COME AWAY WITH ME (MIRA/Harlequin, September 2015), an emotional story of one woman’s discovery that life is still worth living, even if it’s not the life you planned. Karma is also a National Magazine award-winning journalist, and lives outside Toronto, Canada, with her family and their mischievous labradoodle puppy, Fred.
  • Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2015Sunday, September 6, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Introducing the Class of 2016, other news, & a giveaway!

Congratulations to Susan Roberts, winner of Katie Rose Guest Pryal’s ENTANGLEMENT! Check back next Sunday for the winner of guest author Adria Cimino’s PARIS, RUE…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2015Wednesday, August 5, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Banish Self-Doubt & Keep Writing

As the last Deb to launch her book out into the world (THREE WEEKS TO GO) I’m at a disadvantage…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2015Sunday, September 6, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Contests, Writing & a Giveaway!

Congratulations to Caryn Strean, winner of of Amy’s delicious debut, THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE! Check back next Sunday for the winner of Katie…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015Tuesday, July 28, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Let’s Fight the Good Fight: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Editor’s Note: Here at The Debutante Ball, we strive to give an insider look at our experiences with the publishing…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2015Sunday, July 26, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Launch week, More Writing, & Amy’s Giveaway!

Congratulations to Dianne Henry, winner of former Deb and guest author Lori Rader-Day’s LITTLE PRETTY THINGS!  Check back next Sunday for this…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015Tuesday, July 21, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

5 Things To Love About THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE

I’m a sucker for books about food. Especially if those books include magical realism, like GARDEN SPELLS and LIKE WATER…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2015Sunday, September 6, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Debut week, Next Books & a Giveaway!

Congratulations to Beth, winner of guest author Gail Nall’s BREAKING THE ICE & YOU’RE INVITED! Check back next Sunday for this…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2015Wednesday, July 15, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT (And Other Publishing Myths)

This week we’re talking publishing myths — and which ones we’d like to personally bust. What I have found interesting, since…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 13, 2015Monday, July 13, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

BEFORE I GO is (almost) out in paperback!

Colleen is running on fumes today (and probably baby food, and nap schedules, and writing deadlines … ), so rather…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 12, 2015Sunday, September 6, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Awards, Paperbacks, Parties, & a Giveaway!

Congratulations to Shelby Neuzil, winner of guest author Kristy Woodson Harvey’s DEAR CAROLINA! Check back next Sunday for this week’s…

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